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Maryland Department of Health announces appointment-only COVID-19 testing at additional VEIP sites

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland National Guard, Maryland State Police, local health departments, and private partners, will continue to offer drive-through COVID-19 testing at Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program sites throughout this week and expand the number of sites available for testing appointments. There will be a total of five VEIP […]

Governor Hogan signs emergency order to protect nursing home residents, staff amid COVID-19 outbreak

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Sunday enacted an emergency order to protect residents and staff at Maryland nursing home facilities, and bolster the state’s mitigation and suppression efforts amid outbreaks of COVID-19. Effective immediately, new directives will require facilities to direct all staff who interact with residents to wear personal protective equipment, create separate observation and isolation areas for residents, […]

Governor Hogan announces financial relief initiatives for Marylanders, small businesses [VIDEO]

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—In collaboration with Maryland’s financial institutions, Governor Larry Hogan on Friday issued an Executive Order and announced a series of financial relief initiatives to provide assistance to millions of consumers and small businesses who are facing economic hardships due to COVID-19. “As our state responds to this deadly public health emergency, Marylanders should not be worried about losing their […]

Second Baltimore County resident dies from coronavirus

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A second Baltimore County resident has died from coronavirus, health officials announced on Wednesday evening. The Maryland Department of Health announced that 13 additional Maryland residents died from COVID-19 over the past 24 hours. The additional victims were: A Montgomery County man in his 70s An Anne Arundel County woman over 80 years of age An Anne Arundel County […]

Governor Hogan enacts emergency orders to expand telehealth, upgrade designation of disabilities services personnel

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday issued two emergency orders to further support Marylanders during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the expansion of telehealth services and the designation of disabilities services personnel as health care providers. “As our state faces new and unprecedented challenges, we need to be adaptive, innovative, and inclusive in our response,” said Governor Hogan. “The orders I […]

Maryland Department of Health opens COVID-19 test sites at Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program locations

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The list of VEIP locations available for testing has been expanded. Original story below… —— Baltimore, MD—The Maryland Department of Health, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland National Guard, Maryland State Police, local health departments, and private partners, will begin offering drive-through COVID-19 testing to residents who are symptomatic and at high risk for complications from […]

Governor Hogan authorizes remote notarizations

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday issued an emergency order that temporarily waives the in-person requirement for notarizing documents in Maryland for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency, subject to guidance provided by Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith. Notaries Public commissioned in Maryland who are in good standing may perform a notarial act using communication technology for a remotely […]

Governor Larry Hogan Stay At Home Order 2020

Governor Hogan issues ‘Stay at Home Order’ in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on Monday morning to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. At the press conference, Governor Hogan announced that he is issuing a Stay at Home Order that will go into effect at 8 p.m. on Monday. No Maryland resident should be leaving their home, unless it is for an essential job or for […]

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